Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did his best to keep the team afloat, recording 28 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. He shot 9-of-20 from the field in an uncharacteristically inefficient performance, but he had to shoulder most of the offensive load when Lillard went down.

Before the first half was even over, the Bucks announced that Lillard would not return due to a "lower left leg injury," which only raised the level of concern. Soon after, Chris Haynes reported that there is fear Lillard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon.